Late last year, I wrote about Phara d’Or, a luxury lingerie and swimwear label based in The Netherlands. A few pieces that they’d sent me were pictured in that article, and now that I’ve had a few months to wear them, it’s time to let you know what I think!
Maria Lucia Hohan primarily focuses on dresses, both of the glamorous evening/cocktail variety and a range of unique dresses for fashionable brides. That means a lot of very structured bodices, which has translated through into a lingerie collection that’s heavy on corsetry elements.
Launched earlier this year, Phara d’Or is a lingerie and swimwear brand from The Netherlands that’s centred around the idea of ‘mindful luxury’: high-end pieces which are crafted with integrity, with premium fabrics, and with an eye to becoming cherished pieces in your collection rather than a temporary trend fix.
As with other recent years, I’ve bought very little new lingerie in 2025. I’m just being a lot more truthful with myself about what my wardrobe is really lacking – and underwear it most definitely is not! But one thing I have wanted for a very long time, even if I didn’t need it, is more Bordelle in my life.
Bocan’s line of beautiful, lavishly-detailed maternity loungewear was created specifically to bring elegance and femininity to pregnancy and new motherhood, in a way that feels effortless and achieveable when you’re probably also feeling exhausted.
If there’s one thing about me that will never change, it’s that I love a good digital floral print. I’m also rather partial to a fancy robe. So naturally, when I came across this Wild Bloom robe by Vimissia this summer, I was instantly enthralled.
Many independent designers and smaller brands are happy to take on custom orders. A rare few however are also willing to work with other brands to create a set that will actually fit your body type. The beauty of such collaborations resides in the fact that not every brand specialises in the same aspect of lingerie.
As I soon as I saw Maison Louve, I just knew I had to share it with you all. What really makes this brand special are the pieces created in collaboration with other designers outside the lingerie sphere, which brings a completely new dimension to the designer’s work.
Based in the UK and owned by Hungarian designer Linda Miller, Divaurae is a handmade brand that pulls inspiration from a wide variety of sources. I spoke with Linda to discuss colour, cohesion, and creating lingerie that conjures up a specific mood.
Some of you may recall my Keòsme Augusta dress review back in 2020 – it’s truly one of the most special pieces I own, and just seeing it in my wardrobe makes me happy even if I find very little occasion to wear it. (My Keòsme Dominata belt on the other hand is something I’m still wearing very regularly half a decade after I got it.)